Maybe it was that the Phoenix Suns were playing their final game of a grueling season. Maybe it was because there were zero expectations or considerations — good or bad — going into the contest. Or maybe, just maybe, it was the joy of watching a bunch of guys from the end of the bench play their hearts out in their last opportunity before summer break. Whatever the reason, the Suns rewarded their fans with their most entertaining game of the season yesterday, and it couldn’t have been more welcome.
Now, as is customary, let’s take a moment to nitpick before exalting this performance.